Cretin-Derham Hall High School
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| 550 South Albert Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116  United States |
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| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1871 - Cretin High School 1905 - Derham Hall |
| Opened | 1987 (merger) |
| Founder | Christian Brothers Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Status | open |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis |
| President | Francis Miley |
| Dean | Jerry Kline Jr. and Amy Bellus |
| Principal | Mona Passman |
| Chaplain | Fr. John Forliti |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | approx. 1,280 (2014) |
| Average class size | 23 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Song | C-DH Alma Mater |
| Athletics conference | Suburban East |
| Mascot | Raider |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Rival | Saint Thomas Academy |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| Average ACT scores | 25.2 |
| Newspaper | The Chronicle |
| Yearbook | Gemini |
| School fees | $25–$30 materials |
| Tuition | $11,500 [2] |
| Feeder schools | Nativity of Our Lord, Holy Spirit, Highland Catholic, St. Joseph's of West St. Paul |
| Alumni | Matt Birk, Joe Mauer, Paul Molitor, Michael Floyd, Seantrel Henderson, Heidemarie Martha Stefanyshyn-Piper, John Albers, Josh Hartnett, Chris Coleman, John A. Ryan, . Schwartz |
| Website | www.cretin-derhamhall.org |
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Cretin-Derham Hall High School (CDH) is a private, co-educational Catholic high school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, it is co-sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Cretin High School was named for Joseph Crétin, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint Paul, while Derham Hall High School was named for Hugh Derham, a Minnesotan farmer who donated money to start an all-female Catholic boarding school. The school describes itself as committed to Christian values and academic excellence. As a college preparatory school, it seeks to prepare each student for success in both post-secondary education and in life, through academic rigor and commitment to service.
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History
CDH was founded as a secondary school for boys in 1871 by the Christian Brothers. In the late 1800s, the school incorporated a mandatory program of instruction grounded in the tradition of a military institute, which makes it one of the oldest such programs in the United States. Instruction included lessons in leadership, close-order drill and ceremonies, and numerous other strictly non-combat-related instruction designed to instill a sense of discipline and order in all aspects of student life. The 1916 National Defense Act created the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), a more formalized program of instruction with national oversight for training standards and a provision for active duty and retired soldiers and officers as instructors. Cretin's "military program" became one of the very first Junior ROTC (JROTC) programs in the country, and participation remained mandatory for all students until the early 1980s when it became voluntary.[3][4]
Derham Hall was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1905 as a college preparatory school for girls and was originally located on the campus of St. Catherine University in the original building, Derham Hall.[5] In 1987, the two merged to become Cretin-Derham Hall, a co-educational institution. The original building on the St. Catherine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
Athletics
Cretin-Derham Hall is part of the Suburban East Conference in the Minnesota State High School League. Prior to joining the Suburban East Conference, Cretin-Derham Hall played in the Saint Paul City Conference for twenty six years. The Cretin-Derham Hall Football team won their second state championship title in 2009 by beating Eden Prairie, by a score of 16-5.
State Championships
| State Championships | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country Running, Boys | 1 | 1975 |
| Football | 2 | 1999, 2009 | |
| Winter | Hockey, Boys | 1 | 2006 |
| Basketball, Girls | 1 | 1999 | |
| Basketball, Boys | 2 | 1991, 1993 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 11 | 1981, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2007 |
| Ultimate Frisbee, Boys[7] | 3 | 2004, 2007, 2010 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee, Girls[7] | 4 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | |
| Total | 24 | ||
Arts
Cretin-Derham Hall additionally has a strong arts program both in terms of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities. The Cretin-Derham Hall theatre department has achieved first place in the Minnesota State High School League One Act Competition although the school no longer participates.[8]
In the summer of 2005 the theater department was one of about 20 schools invited to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland. This invitation was "based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations."[9]
The spring musical of 2009, Crazy for You, won an Outstanding awards for Overall Production of a Musical, Performance by a Chorus Ensemble, Performance by a Dance Ensemble, and two for Performances in a Leading Role from Spotlight Musical Theatre Awards. In addition, three Honorable Mentions were given to Performance in a Lead Role, Performance in a Supporting Role, and Performance in a Featured Role.[10]
Notable alumni
Cretin High School, Derham Hall, and Cretin-Derham Hall High School have been attended by several persons of note in its history, including:
- John Albers - former chairman, chief executive officer and president of Dr. Pepper/Seven-Up Companies
- Brandon Archer - former NFL linebacker, played college football at Kansas State University.
- Matt Birk - Former Center, Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens[11]
- Archbishop Robert Carlson, ninth Archbishop of St. Louis
- Chris Coleman - Mayor, Saint Paul, Minnesota (2006–present)
- James E. Duffy Jr. - Justice on the Hawaii Supreme Court (term 2003-2013)
- Michael Floyd - NFL Wide Receiver - Arizona Cardinals and graduate of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Jack Hannahan - Drafted 3rd Round (87th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2001.
- Ryan Harris - NFL Offensive Lineman - Kansas City Chiefs and former Notre Dame player.
- Josh Hartnett, Actor (Graduated from South High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Seantrel Henderson - NFL Offensive Lineman - Buffalo Bills and former University of Miami player.
- Jerome M. Hughes - Minnesota State Senator, educator
- Walt Kiesling – Hall of Fame American football lineman
- Corbin Lacina - Realtor
- Joe Mauer - First Baseman/Catcher, Minnesota Twins[12]
- Carl McCullough Former running back at the University of Wisconsin and played in NFL Europe
- Ryan McDonagh - Defenseman and Captain, New York Rangers
- James Miller, Missionary (teacher)
- Kate Millet - Author (Sexual Politics)
- Paul Molitor - Baseball Hall of Famer[13]
- Fr. John A. Ryan (1887) - Economist, theologian, and theorist of the early 20th century[14]
- Thomas A. Schwartz - retired United States Army four-star general who commanded the United States Army Forces Command from 1998 to 1999 and United States Forces Korea from 1999 to 2002.
- Heidemarie Martha Stefanyshyn-Piper - Astronaut, assisted in initial reassembly of the International Space station with NASA[15]
- Tim Tschida - Umpire, Major League Baseball
- John Vachon - Photographer for the FSA (Farm Security Administration), Life magazine, and Look magazine
- Joseph Votel - General; Commander, Joint Special Operations Command
- Steve Walsh - former NFL quarterback[13]
- Mark Wegner - Umpire, Major League Baseball
- Chris Weinke - Quarterback, 2000 Heisman Trophy winner[13]
References
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- ↑ Derham Hall, St. Catherine University Library, Accessed August 9, 2009.
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- ↑ NFL Players, Matt Birk Bio
- ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, Joe Mauer Bio
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 USA Today, Sports Players from Cretin-Derham Hall, June 28, 2001
- ↑ American Catholic History Research Center
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External links
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- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
- High schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Lasallian schools in the United States
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Minnesota
- Educational institutions established in 1871
- Educational institutions established in 1987
- 1871 establishments in Minnesota
- Sisters of Saint Joseph schools
